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University of Southern California
DAILY TROJAN
VOL. LXII
NO. 68
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1971
Judiciary places Byrd on probation
By TIM TAYLOR
Managing Editor
Glenn Byrd has been placed on disciplinary probation by the University Judicial for the remainder of his stay at USC.
The decision, which was not officially released until late vesterdav afternoon, was made
by the judicial after Byrd's hearing Wednesday night. Byrd had been charged with telephoning a false bomb threat Nov. 4.
The term disciplinary probation means that if Byrd violates any university rule before he leaves USC. he may
Peace groups to demonstrate
As a result of the recent escalation of the Vietnam Wrar and projected invasion of Laos, the Student Mobilization Committee and Peace Action Council of Los Angeles have called for a massive demonstration and protest against the war. It will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building.
Stan DiOrio. ASSC graduate representative and one of the leaders of last May's student strike, said that Saturday's demonstration will be an effort to organize people against the war and will also serve to gain support for the People's Peace Treaty which is now being circulated throughout the country.
The treaty, which was drawn up by American students and labor groups last May. was taken to Vietnam in December and signed by major student organizations and groups in both Saigon and Hanoi. The treaty demands that the United States withdraw immediately from Vietnam and publicly set the date by which all military forces will be removed.
The preamble of People's Peace Treaty is stated as follows: "Be it known that the American and Vietnamese people are not enemies. The war is carried out in the names of the people of the United States and South Vietnam but without our consent. It destroys the land and people of Vietnam. It drains America of its resources, its youth and its honors.
“We hereby agree to end the war on the following terms, so that both people can live under the joy of independence and can devote themselves to building a society based on human equality and respect for the earth. In rejecting the war we also reject all forms of racism and discrimination against people based on color, class, sex. national origin and ethnic grouping which form the basis of the war policies, past and present, of the United States government.
“The People to People's Peace Treaty has gained overwhelming support all over the country from students to labor to women's groups." said Irv Sarnoff. head of the Peace Action Council. He hopes that this treaty, which is a constructive, nonviolent attempt to exercise the will of the majority (73 percent of the people in this country) will have a significant effect on government policies relating to the Vietnam War.
Denny Thomson, an organizer of last May s strike, said that the war is not winding down in any way. shape or form, contrary to popular myth.
“American tactics have simply substituted genocidal saturation bombing, which now amounts to two and a half times the tonnage per week, in the place of ground combat commitment. These tactics merely give the illusion of a diminishing war effort." Thomson said.
All students who may be interested in helping distribute leaflets concerning the demonstration in front of the Federal Building on Saturday, should meet in front of Tommy Trojan at 9:30 a.m. todav.
be subject to suspension or expulsion.
The probation became effective yesterday afternoon when Byrd was presented a letter of transmittal by Dr. Robert L. Mannes, dean for student life.
The official release from Dean Mannes' office, which quoted passages from the minutes of the hearing, explained at least in part why the judicial decided as it did:
“The rationale of the judicial was that the disciplinary probation is sufficiently severe in light of the fact that the student is currently involved in state criminal proceedings for the same offense. This sanction allows the student to remain in the university wherein it is hoped that he will accept the responsibility of evaluating his educational goals."
(In the proceedings mentioned above, Byrd's case has recently been transferred from Superior Court to juvenile authorities. )
Bill Poland, chief justice of the judicial, amplified the reasoning for the Daily Trojan. “A strong factor in our decision to place him on disciplinary probation was that the only other things available to us are suspension and expension. We hope that by allowing him to remain in school, he will take on the responsibility of reevaluating his educational goals.
“We want him to realize that he is to go to school according to the pattern the university prescribes, not according to his own wishes," Poland said.
Poland added that the fact that Byrd is a freshman and has never been accused of violating any other university rule were both factors which favored Byrd.
The chief justice also said that the judicial will consider each case on its own merits and will not necessarily follow Byrd's precedent in other cases which might arise. “We don't treat it (a bomb threat) lightly. We think it is a serious offense. The decision in this case in no way limits the scope of decisions we might reach in future cases."
Photo by Greg Ash
HIGH IN THE SKY
Dauntless O and M workers again defied death and injury yesterday by painting and putting new light bulbs in the KUSC tower. USC never need fear drab radio towers with O and M on the scene
Birth control centers open for student use
Since the Student Health Center does not have the facilities for birth controhcare, students can now find advice at the Los Angeles Family Planning Center, 2960 W. 8th St.
Many USC coeds who seek information concerning contraceptives from the Student Health Center are referred to the center, said Mrs. Amy Ramsey, secretary to Dr. Paul Greeley, health center director.
Mrs. Ramsey said that the reason the girls are sent to the Family Planning Center is twofold: the center is the least expensive institute in the area for birth control care, and the university can not give birth control care due to the cost of gynecologists.
Married students are also referred to the center. Mrs. Ramsey added that the Family Planning Center is the most complete facility of its kind in this area.
Any girl 18 years of age or older may receive birth control information and devices from the center, said Ludwig Luerhauss. administrator of the facility.
A girl must first appear for an interview, at which she is informed of the various contraceptive devices. Lauerhauss
explained. Next she is given a complete physical examination by a center physician and then told what types of contraceptives her body can handle. Lauerhauss said that the latter is very important because a doctor will not prescribe pills for a girl with diabetes or some other physical or chemical problem. However. all girls are able to choose which contraceptive they want from the various methods of birth control.
The initial cost for the care at the center is $5. which covers the cost of the Pap smear. Girls are given their monthly supply of pills or other contraceptives at cost, which averages about $1.50 a month.
The center is open Monday. Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to
8 p.m. and on Saturday from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center also runs clinics in Long Beach. Van Nuys and Rosemead.
Another facility giving birth control care in the area is the Los Angeles Free Clinic. 115 N. Fairfax. Los Angeles. At the Free Clinic all tests and devices for birth control are available without charge, although donations are welcomed.
Ex-ASSC VP finds new role
MARK SAVIT
By RICH WISEMAN News Editor
He now works full-time in the unlikely position of photographer for the Dental School. He is mildly frustrated after his years of involvement in campus politics, involvement which led to his election as ASSC vice-president and his reputation as one of the most know-ledgable people of the interworkings of USC. He thinks the outcome wasn't worth his efforts on behalf of students' rights.
But Mark Savit. although nary a word was heard from his last semester, is not that depressed. In fact, he's even thinking about applying for the vacant graduate representative seat on the ASSC.
“I got the most depressed when I made the rounds at the university look-
ing for a job," Savit said. “I was laughed out of five offices. One man, who will remain nameless, said I knew too much.
“Meanwhile Wayne Howard (last year's IFC president) lands a well-paving job with the Planning Department. He's a nice guy but it was him who used to say in ASSC meetings that we shouldn't discuss political issues." Although he's not as involved in campus politics. Savit said that his case isn't untypical.
“If a bank offered the kind of return the university offers to students, no one would put his money in it," he said. “I'm not sure there aren't a lot more people like me.
“The university won't say it appreciates something. The administrators get really defensive. I've sat through
so many defensive meetings.
“The attitude in the administration is that students don't have much to add m a substantive way.
“I'm tired of administrators saying how good a school USC is. The plain fact is it is not that good of a school yet. We need to recognize how far we have to go.”
Savit attended several council meetings last semester. Generally, he didn't like what he saw.
“Its the same issues," he said. “Maybe there is a higher level of awareness. But it is remarkable how little they've learned from the past.
“At one meeting someone proposed that the Board of Trustees pick a student from a list to sit in on its
(Continued on page 3)

University of Southern California
DAILY TROJAN
VOL. LXII
NO. 68
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1971
Judiciary places Byrd on probation
By TIM TAYLOR
Managing Editor
Glenn Byrd has been placed on disciplinary probation by the University Judicial for the remainder of his stay at USC.
The decision, which was not officially released until late vesterdav afternoon, was made
by the judicial after Byrd's hearing Wednesday night. Byrd had been charged with telephoning a false bomb threat Nov. 4.
The term disciplinary probation means that if Byrd violates any university rule before he leaves USC. he may
Peace groups to demonstrate
As a result of the recent escalation of the Vietnam Wrar and projected invasion of Laos, the Student Mobilization Committee and Peace Action Council of Los Angeles have called for a massive demonstration and protest against the war. It will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in front of the Los Angeles Federal Building.
Stan DiOrio. ASSC graduate representative and one of the leaders of last May's student strike, said that Saturday's demonstration will be an effort to organize people against the war and will also serve to gain support for the People's Peace Treaty which is now being circulated throughout the country.
The treaty, which was drawn up by American students and labor groups last May. was taken to Vietnam in December and signed by major student organizations and groups in both Saigon and Hanoi. The treaty demands that the United States withdraw immediately from Vietnam and publicly set the date by which all military forces will be removed.
The preamble of People's Peace Treaty is stated as follows: "Be it known that the American and Vietnamese people are not enemies. The war is carried out in the names of the people of the United States and South Vietnam but without our consent. It destroys the land and people of Vietnam. It drains America of its resources, its youth and its honors.
“We hereby agree to end the war on the following terms, so that both people can live under the joy of independence and can devote themselves to building a society based on human equality and respect for the earth. In rejecting the war we also reject all forms of racism and discrimination against people based on color, class, sex. national origin and ethnic grouping which form the basis of the war policies, past and present, of the United States government.
“The People to People's Peace Treaty has gained overwhelming support all over the country from students to labor to women's groups." said Irv Sarnoff. head of the Peace Action Council. He hopes that this treaty, which is a constructive, nonviolent attempt to exercise the will of the majority (73 percent of the people in this country) will have a significant effect on government policies relating to the Vietnam War.
Denny Thomson, an organizer of last May s strike, said that the war is not winding down in any way. shape or form, contrary to popular myth.
“American tactics have simply substituted genocidal saturation bombing, which now amounts to two and a half times the tonnage per week, in the place of ground combat commitment. These tactics merely give the illusion of a diminishing war effort." Thomson said.
All students who may be interested in helping distribute leaflets concerning the demonstration in front of the Federal Building on Saturday, should meet in front of Tommy Trojan at 9:30 a.m. todav.
be subject to suspension or expulsion.
The probation became effective yesterday afternoon when Byrd was presented a letter of transmittal by Dr. Robert L. Mannes, dean for student life.
The official release from Dean Mannes' office, which quoted passages from the minutes of the hearing, explained at least in part why the judicial decided as it did:
“The rationale of the judicial was that the disciplinary probation is sufficiently severe in light of the fact that the student is currently involved in state criminal proceedings for the same offense. This sanction allows the student to remain in the university wherein it is hoped that he will accept the responsibility of evaluating his educational goals."
(In the proceedings mentioned above, Byrd's case has recently been transferred from Superior Court to juvenile authorities. )
Bill Poland, chief justice of the judicial, amplified the reasoning for the Daily Trojan. “A strong factor in our decision to place him on disciplinary probation was that the only other things available to us are suspension and expension. We hope that by allowing him to remain in school, he will take on the responsibility of reevaluating his educational goals.
“We want him to realize that he is to go to school according to the pattern the university prescribes, not according to his own wishes," Poland said.
Poland added that the fact that Byrd is a freshman and has never been accused of violating any other university rule were both factors which favored Byrd.
The chief justice also said that the judicial will consider each case on its own merits and will not necessarily follow Byrd's precedent in other cases which might arise. “We don't treat it (a bomb threat) lightly. We think it is a serious offense. The decision in this case in no way limits the scope of decisions we might reach in future cases."
Photo by Greg Ash
HIGH IN THE SKY
Dauntless O and M workers again defied death and injury yesterday by painting and putting new light bulbs in the KUSC tower. USC never need fear drab radio towers with O and M on the scene
Birth control centers open for student use
Since the Student Health Center does not have the facilities for birth controhcare, students can now find advice at the Los Angeles Family Planning Center, 2960 W. 8th St.
Many USC coeds who seek information concerning contraceptives from the Student Health Center are referred to the center, said Mrs. Amy Ramsey, secretary to Dr. Paul Greeley, health center director.
Mrs. Ramsey said that the reason the girls are sent to the Family Planning Center is twofold: the center is the least expensive institute in the area for birth control care, and the university can not give birth control care due to the cost of gynecologists.
Married students are also referred to the center. Mrs. Ramsey added that the Family Planning Center is the most complete facility of its kind in this area.
Any girl 18 years of age or older may receive birth control information and devices from the center, said Ludwig Luerhauss. administrator of the facility.
A girl must first appear for an interview, at which she is informed of the various contraceptive devices. Lauerhauss
explained. Next she is given a complete physical examination by a center physician and then told what types of contraceptives her body can handle. Lauerhauss said that the latter is very important because a doctor will not prescribe pills for a girl with diabetes or some other physical or chemical problem. However. all girls are able to choose which contraceptive they want from the various methods of birth control.
The initial cost for the care at the center is $5. which covers the cost of the Pap smear. Girls are given their monthly supply of pills or other contraceptives at cost, which averages about $1.50 a month.
The center is open Monday. Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; on Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to
8 p.m. and on Saturday from
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The center also runs clinics in Long Beach. Van Nuys and Rosemead.
Another facility giving birth control care in the area is the Los Angeles Free Clinic. 115 N. Fairfax. Los Angeles. At the Free Clinic all tests and devices for birth control are available without charge, although donations are welcomed.
Ex-ASSC VP finds new role
MARK SAVIT
By RICH WISEMAN News Editor
He now works full-time in the unlikely position of photographer for the Dental School. He is mildly frustrated after his years of involvement in campus politics, involvement which led to his election as ASSC vice-president and his reputation as one of the most know-ledgable people of the interworkings of USC. He thinks the outcome wasn't worth his efforts on behalf of students' rights.
But Mark Savit. although nary a word was heard from his last semester, is not that depressed. In fact, he's even thinking about applying for the vacant graduate representative seat on the ASSC.
“I got the most depressed when I made the rounds at the university look-
ing for a job," Savit said. “I was laughed out of five offices. One man, who will remain nameless, said I knew too much.
“Meanwhile Wayne Howard (last year's IFC president) lands a well-paving job with the Planning Department. He's a nice guy but it was him who used to say in ASSC meetings that we shouldn't discuss political issues." Although he's not as involved in campus politics. Savit said that his case isn't untypical.
“If a bank offered the kind of return the university offers to students, no one would put his money in it," he said. “I'm not sure there aren't a lot more people like me.
“The university won't say it appreciates something. The administrators get really defensive. I've sat through
so many defensive meetings.
“The attitude in the administration is that students don't have much to add m a substantive way.
“I'm tired of administrators saying how good a school USC is. The plain fact is it is not that good of a school yet. We need to recognize how far we have to go.”
Savit attended several council meetings last semester. Generally, he didn't like what he saw.
“Its the same issues," he said. “Maybe there is a higher level of awareness. But it is remarkable how little they've learned from the past.
“At one meeting someone proposed that the Board of Trustees pick a student from a list to sit in on its
(Continued on page 3)